As an Educational Technology Trainer for Hamilton County Schools, Michelle Bettis is dedicated to supporting educators and students in integrating technology into their learning. With a foundation in Multidisciplinary School Learning from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Tusculum University, her work focuses on helping others find their confidence in a digital world.
She co-founded Gig City Girls, a district-wide coding organization that aims to create opportunities for young women to explore computer science. This work has involved building community partnerships, designing coding and STEM activities for girls, creating career exploration activities, and recruiting leaders for after-school coding clubs. She also had the privilege of contributing to the writing of Tennessee's K–8 computer science standards and resource guides and continues to review lesson plans for the state's endorsement program.

Her commitment to fostering technology integration extends to her role on the NSF-funded Gig City CS for All grant committee at UTC, where she helps design professional development sessions on computational thinking. She finds great satisfaction in supporting teachers as they secure grants for innovative classroom tools and in collaborating with organizations like TVA’s EnergyRight program. Her mission is to help bridge technology, creativity, and equity, so that all students have the tools and skills to thrive.

Most recently, she initiated a recognition project in 2024 and 2025 to honor female graduates from Hamilton County Schools who are working in STEM and technology fields. Posters featuring these role models were displayed at their former schools to celebrate their accomplishments and inspire students who may be considering similar paths. She believes in creating a supportive community and has had the opportunity to share her experiences at national conferences like ISTE, TETA, TSIN, FETC, and Net Inclusion.